We are LWMTS, a company wholly owned by Lichfield District Council. LWM is a trading company, created to deliver smarter, more efficient, and commercially driven services that benefit our local communities. We’re now seeking an experienced Finance Director to provide strategic financial leadership and operational oversight across the business. This is a pivotal role, driving strong governance, commercial growth, and the efficient delivery of central services including Finance, Payroll, Human Resources, and Information Technology. The role supports both the trading company’s objectives and its alignment with Lichfield District Council’s public service goals. As Finance Director, you’ll: Provide strategic financial leadership and commercial oversight, aligning the company’s financial strategy with both commercial ambitions and public service values. Partner with operational leads to influence key decisions on pricing, service delivery, and contract performance. Deliver insightful financial analysis, cost modelling, and investment appraisals to support commercial growth and ensure value for money. Advise the Board and Managing Director on financial sustainability, growth opportunities, and risk management. Lead on budgets, forecasts, management accounts, and statutory reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Maintain strong internal controls, governance, and risk frameworks. Manage relationships with auditors and ensure compliance with all accounting standards, company law, and local authority frameworks. Oversee the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy and legal compliance. Provide strategic oversight of HR and IT services, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and continuous improvement. About You We’re looking for an experienced and commercially minded leader who brings both strategic vision and hands-on capability. You’ll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience and a proven track record in financial leadership within a commercial or public sector environment. You’ll also bring: Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams, ideally including HR, IT, and Payroll. Strong understanding of governance, compliance, and risk management. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. A strategic mindset combined with operational agility. A proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused approach. You will benefit from: Competitive Salary Private Health Care Pension – 5% Employer, 5% Employee (made up of 4% Employee and 1% Government Contribution) Hybrid Working My Staff Shop – Employee Discount Scheme Access to free CPD via Learning and Development Platform Free City-centre Car Parking Monday - Friday Why Join LWM This is an opportunity to shape the financial and corporate direction of a growing organisation that bridges the public and commercial sectors. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring sustainability, innovation, and long-term value for the communities we serve. Be part of our growing team and amazing culture. What Next? To be considered for this exciting new opportunity, please apply with your CV and Covering Letter. If you need any support with completing your application, or any part of the recruitment process, please contact careers@lwmts.co.uk so that we can discuss reasonable adjustments. Please Note: We value the interest shown in our vacancies and aim to consider every application carefully. However, in the event of exceptionally high levels of response, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early in order to manage application volumes effectively. Due to the high number of applications that we can typically receive, we are unable to notify applicants who have not been shortlisted. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Pre Employment Checks All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory clearances which include: Two satisfactory references covering the last 3 years of employment. Evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom; and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We look forward to hearing from you.